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Much Ado About Nothing( 1993)

TV-MADramaComedyRomance
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Romance. Mischief. Seduction. Revenge. Remarkable.

Overview

In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Emma Thompson

      Beatrice

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      Kenneth Branagh

      Benedick

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      Robert Sean Leonard

      Claudio

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      Kate Beckinsale

      Hero

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      Denzel Washington

      Don Pedro of Aragon

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      Richard Briers

      Signor Leonato

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      Imelda Staunton

      Margaret

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      Keanu Reeves

      Don John

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      Michael Keaton

      Dogberry

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      Jimmy Yuill

      Friar Francis

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      Brian Blessed

      Antonio

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      Phyllida Law

      Ursula

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      Patrick Doyle

      Balthazar

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      Ben Elton

      Verges

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      Andy Hockley

      George Seacole

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      Chris Barnes

      Francis Seacole

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      Conrad Nelson

      Hugh Oatcake

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      Alex Lowe

      Messenger

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      Richard Clifford

      Conrade

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      Gerard Horan

      Borachio

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      Alex Scott

      The Boy

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      Edward Jewesbury

      Sexton

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    A review by DocTerminus

    10
    Written by DocTerminus on Sun Feb 06 2022
    For Kenneth Branagh's 4th film he chose to return to The Bard that brought him here. He chose Shakespeare's farcical comedy **MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING**. I knew one thing going in... Shakespeare's comedies are rarely that funny. I knew something better coming out.. I could not have been more wrong. This film is not only funny and sexy, it is a treasure. This is the first Branagh film that he utilizes stunt casting - bringing in Hollywood talent into roles normally filled by Shakespearian actors. And while it isn't always perfect, there is no complaint. In fact Michael Keaton, Keanu Reeve...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    11000000.00

    Revenue

    22600000.00

    Keywords

    • new love
    • rage and hate
    • bachelor
    • masked ball
    • lover
    • villain
    • based on play or musical
    • wedding
    • intrigue
    • mischievous
    • non-traditional casting
    • admiring
    • adoring
    • audacious
    • celebratory